When was the last great blues song you heard? “Tobacco Road” by Edgar and his brother Johnny. Johnny is one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time, I know Jay will love him! Edgar’s instrumentals and vocals are jaw unbelievable! Every other reactor I see doing their live version is left speechless, so will y’all
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! He's one of the most underappreciated and also the most successful as far as all the different bands he was in with hits.
Jay & Amber, You'll love his "Roll With It", "The Finer Things", "While You See A Chance" and many more. Great voice, keys and guitar from this man!!! Before going solo he was in The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith!
This song was written about the great singer Valerie Carter. She sang back up and recorded for a number of artists including James Taylor. I see James Taylor every time he performs in my general area (which is almost every year) Valerie was almost always there singing back up. Then one year, Valerie was not at the show. And I don't remember her ever being back again. It turns out that Valerie had a problem with addiction. There was a video of Valerie getting released from her obligation to the court for some sort of drug issue - or something like that. James Taylor came to the hearing and sang You've Got a Friend to Valerie in the courtroom. I'll never forget it. RIP beautiful Valerie
Yep. I actually emailed Jay & Amber recently to request Steve Winwood - but I suggested that they start with Roll with It. Valerie was a hit but I don't care for it as much.
@@vbellagrl Valerie was released on his first effort. Roll With It was released after the monster album "Higher Life." People flocked to Roll With It that I wouldn't have anticipated in 1982.
Took the words right out of my mouth! Got to hear Roll with it! Probably in the top 5 of his best ever........maybe THE BEST song of his ever. Winwood is a musical genius. A great song writer. Very underappreciated in the world of Rock n' Roll. He's been rockin" since the 60's
"Roll With It" is Winwood connecting to the music he loved when he was younger. To go from a 60s musician to a solo artist having hits in the 80s is pretty astounding in its difficulty. Other 80s artists could not have done "roll with it." Winwood could because that music is in his back pocket and he can easily execute it because he's not just a singer but a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.
Ya'll should totally check out his later reissue of this song from 1987, punches up the bass and feel of it. Makes it more 80's feeling and is probably the definitive version.
What people forget or didn't know is that Winwood was playing keyboards on stage when Prince stole the show with his solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
“while You See A Chance,” “Finer Things,” “Wake Me Up On Judgement Day,” “Freedom Overspill” and “Roll With It.” You can never lose with Stevie Winwood!
It's a rock n roll classic. You probably have heard it. If not, you should because its a true, true 60s rock classic. And Winwood was a teenager in that band when he wrote, played and sang that song.
BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE AGAIN is beautiful and one of my all time favorite songs. I have never heard of this version of Valerie , I am glad other people commented about this being an 82 version.
Steve Winwood played all of the instruments in this song. He also helped with the mixing of the song in the studio. Steve Winwood was in the "Spencer Davis Group" when he was sixteen and sounded like Ray Charles. He was also in the bands ""Traffic and"" Blind Faith". A very talented man!!!
He’s one of my favorite artists. So talented playing organ, piano, guitar and his musical history is outstanding. I believe he is very underrated and love all his music from Spencer Davis, Traffic and Blind Faith.
Technically, you've done him twice before this... you did "Higher Love", but you also did "Can't Find My Way Home" by Blind Faith, of which he was a member. He was also in The Spencer Davis Group, and Traffic. Some of Steve's other great solo hits include "Roll With It", "Back in the High LIfe Again", and "The Finer Things". My personal favorite of his (after "Valerie") is "Freedom Overspill". It's a very underrated song, but a true banger! Also - I think this is the 1982 original version of the song. A remix was done in 1987, and THAT version hit the Billboard Top 10. It had more drums, and several other instruments as well. It was richer, fuller, and I think you'd love that version more than this one.
His voice is stunning and he's been singing in famous groups since he was 14 years old! He started as Stevie Windwood with the Spencer Davis Group, but he's been with Traffic, Blind Faith, and when Cream split he was in a band with Eric Clapton and another with Ginger Baker! He plays a ton of instruments and is a songwriter as well. His Arc of the Diver album came out around when I started high school, and the song While You See A Chance blew me away. He's an amazing talent. Once again, you raided my record collection and knocked it out of the park! Love you guys! {{{hugs}}}
It's so funny you point out that the song needs a little "more" to it... He re-released it years later with a little more 80's production and additional instruments which is the one that I remember more. This one specifically reminds me of the time I had chicken pox and this version was on the radio a lot. The 80's one came out later, and I remember thinking "Oh, this is different!"
Try and remember guys this was a different time, keyboards were huge in the 80's. Growing up in the 80's as a young teenager this brings many happy memories, this song was HUGE
Hey guys- love this song by Steve Winwood, however he did this song twice. The reaction you guys did is from 1982. He re-did the song in 1987 and it has everything you guys said it was missing for you. Not likely you’ll do a reaction to the same song, but do yourselves a favor… take a moment out of your busy day and listen to the 87 version. I think your opinion will change. Love you guys!
Wife here...,Loooove Steve Winwood.., Such a crowdpleaser of my Generation!!..As mentioned below soooo many great hits..My personal favorite.., is an older song where he sings lead called "Dear Mr.Fantasy "!!!...Quite a different vibe from his 80's hits!!
Steve. Winwood is a legend , what an amazing song thanks is for the great reaction. I call him my Stevie LOL , I have a friend who knows him and used to call his daughter his girlfriend when he was little .His father jammed with him and their families are good friends. Good vibes love and smiles ❤️😊
It always makes me happy to see you come back to one of my musical heroes in Steve Winwood. This is from his third solo album, 1982's Talking Back to the Night. You mention him playing the keyboards - on this album, he played EVERYTHING, something he has done many times in his career. If you listen to the 1987 remix he did of the song, you'll find the tweaked drums, guitar and bass you feel is missing, but his golden voice is always there.
Steve is an underrated guitarist, pianist, songwriter & singer. So multi talanted. I like his newer solo tunes but Spencer Davis Group "Gimme some lovin" , Blind Faith (with Eric Clapton) "can't find my way home" "presence of the Lord" my fav, & many other great tunes. Then came Traffic, They were awesome. My fav is "Low spark of high heeled boys" & "dear mr fantasy". You both bring joy, thank you! 😄
Song is about a singer who backed up numbers of bands. Jackson Browne wrote That Girl Could Sing about the same woman. She was heavy into drugs and we lost her! 😢❤
Eric Prydz brought this song back by heavily sampling it in his song "Call on Me." Winwood was so impressed with Eric's work, he re-recorded the chorus line to fit the song better.
Steve Winwood has been in the music industry for so so long! He was once called “Little Stevie Winwood”. Much respect to a great and beloved musician 💕💕‼️‼️
@@lantose if you're a Brit you may know better than me as you would have more potential for historical recollections, but here in the states I never ever heard him referred to as "Little Stevie Winwood".....sorry....
@@kerryhart8403 I’m from Oklahoma! I listened to him back in high school in the early 70’s but I think I read about it in an article regarding his production of the album Arc of the Diver in the early 80’s, and if I remember correctly, he played every instrument on all the songs (there may be an exception, but it’s been a long time) but it discussed his beginnings when he was a teenager. There is probably something about it on the internet?
I love the honest reaction guys. We all know you are for real when you do that and not just keeping us happy. My favourite song from Steve Winwood is While you See A Chance. It was a huge hit for him back in 1980.
This is the original version of "Valerie". Check out the 1988 re-recording of his collection called "Chronicles." Has more punch like "°Feeedom Overspill". Also, check out "°The Finer Things" and "Back In The High Life" w/backing vocals by James Taylor.
Hey Guys! a lot of likes on Chris Smith's comment and I totally agree it was like night and day when I heard it. The 1987 re-do like brought the song to life, the predominant drums, the quality of sound, and a more romantic fire! Hope we get THAT reaction 💗
On a tangent, he was brilliant when he was much younger in a band called TRAFFIC. My favorite song by them was called Dear Mr. Fantasy. Groovy 70s band
This was intended to be a big radio hit in the 80's. It's not a bad thing that it doesn't connect to you 40 years later because it followed a formula. It's a good thing that you want more from a song than a formula! He fronted a band, Traffic, in the 60's when he was only 18 or 19. They're more of a vibe...some good songs...can start with " Dear Mr Fantasy"
From four years before "Higher Love", this is probably Steve's greatest period with the "Talking Back To The Night" and "Arc Of A Diver" albums. Sounds they wouldn't be rocky enough for you two - but they were still brilliant. Just a magical singer and songwriter.
My favourite song and version by Steve Winwood. No worries. I appreciate your honesty. Not everyone reacts the same to every song. Keep up the great work. I look forward to seeing you both each and every day!
Guys! Y'all need to react to Loreena Mckennitt mummers dance. Swear you have heard nothing like this Ever! It's Celtic singer with an amazing voice and the melody of the song will transport you to another realm in time. It's definitely out there but the few people who have heard of this artist and song will tell you it's a hidden gem. There are some reaction videos already out there on it so although it's such a different genre people know of it. Would love to see you react to it.
Spencer Davis Group (at 17 years old!),Traffic,Blind Faith (with Clapton and Ginger Baker),his solo career...one of the most prolific careers in popular music history. Oh,and on his solo albums,more often than not he played ALL the instruments.
Chaka Chan was the back-up singer! His first band was Spencer Davis Group: “Gimmie some lovin” is a strong R&B. Also "I'm a Man" is strong on keyboards and has a Steppenwolf vib.
You need to get the 1987 version, which went to #6 in the nation. Story has it that a DJ remixed it on his own. Knew this could be better It got back to Winwood, and he re-released the remixed single. This is a rough draft of what this song was supposed to be.
This version of Valerie was the original from 1982!! You're absolutely right about this sounding a little bit muted. This song was actually revamped and re-released in 1987!! THAT song became a top 10 hit for him. You'll understand what I mean once you listen to that version!!
You guys played the original version which I believe was released in 1982. It was remixed a few years later, with additional drums put in, and it became a massive hit in the states!
This song has been haunting me for the past couple of days. I haven't heard it in years, and this week: a bunch of times. So weird. (BTW, when I saw Steve Winwood on tour, the boy I went with sang this song the entire drive to the concert.)
Steve Winwood was lead singer of the great 60’s group The Spencer Davis Group. Talk about soulful. This band is a definite must. I’m a Man, Gimme Some Lovin’ and Keep on Running are bangers. Guarantee you’ll love this group.
This is one of his 80s solo pop hits. His career started back in the 63 as a teenager with the Spencer Davis Group. Songs such as Gimme some Lovin has a R&B sound. Songs from his band Traffic such as Dear Mr Fantasy and The Low Spark of the High Heeled Boys has more of a Psychedelic sound and 80s Arc of a Diver more pop. Long eclectic career. His vocals are very distinctive.
Jay you gotta remember he is playing every instrument. He has so many hits! Love Steve Winwood. Do more please. Side bar, the Monkeys have a song tilted Valerie. Thanks again.
When Winwood was in the group, Traffic, they recorded one of the best albums of all time. It was "John Barleycorn Must Die". Rock,jazz, ballads, handclaps and bluesy saxophone. Y'all's names are all over it. Check it out!
already cranking out hits by age 17...a great vocalist and keyboard player....as well as underrated guitarist....that voice though...that voice alone is worth it
Roll With It is my favorite Steve Winwood song, and I think it just might be yours to. It's got all of the elements you like. It'll have you dancing in those chairs for sure.
Steve Winwood was also in the super group Blind Faith as keyboardist and vocalist, which also included Eric Clapton on guitar, Ginger Baker on drums and Rick Grech on bass. This was after Cream disbanded. Their first album, in my opinion was the best with songs like Had to Cry Today, Presence Of The Lord and Can’t Find MY Way Home. Steve Winwood is a great keyboardist and guitarist as well as a top shelf vocalist.
Wow, too bad You didn’t hear what I heard the first time I heard this song. That crying out in passion for his Valerie is what made this song one of my favs. I didn’t know the backstory until recently when Valerie Carter passed away during the COVID lockdowns. Valerie was an amazing back up singer during the 70’ & 80’s & was highly sought after by the most popular & talented musicians of the day. You can see her & her beauty in James Taylor’s ‘Live at the Beacon Theater’ concert. She’s the cute blonde in the short black dress with the infectious smile. Her life was a little tortured & she had her struggles as many do in that business & people like James Taylor were there to help her out of it. Valerie had such an impact on singer songwriters that in the business she was called on a lot & 2 major artist’s wrote & sang a song about her. One of course was ‘Valerie’ by Steve Winwood who was taken by her beauty & talent but then like the wind she was gone out of his life as he cries out ‘call on me, Valerie, come and see….me. I’m the same boy I used to be.’ The other artist who wrote & sang about Valerie was Jackson Browne who wrote the hit ‘That Girl could Sing’ in 1980. Rest In Peace & may God richly gracefully love Valerie Carter.
Always great to see honest reactions. For people my age, this is pure nostalgia. Something to remember, when songs like this came around, this type of thing was a brand new sound. Listening to it with current day ears, it won't have that same impact. There were certain sounds of the 70s that was everywhere, then the sound of the synth and keyboards was discovered, and it was like nothing that we had ever heard before. That sound alone sustained this type of music for a long time, then like anything it became overused and music moved on. By today's standards, it is simplistic, but it definitely had it's time and place. Love you guys, until next time.
Stevie Winwood was really bigtime all over the radio airwaves for a space in time. Had several mega-hits. Loved him back then. Still love his music till this day. Thanks, guys, for the nice little memory of days long gone. Peace. Later.
Steve Winwood was a music prodigy like Michael Jackson- at age 17 he was putting out #1 hits in the MID-60s, at age 13 he was in the backup band for Ray Charles when he toured England, he was in the group Spencer Davis Group in the mid-60s and actually knocked the Beatles out of #1 in the UK charts in January 1967, he was then in Blind Faith with Eric Clapton for 1 album, he formed his oen group Traffic that had multiple classic records in the 70s and THEN finally went solo in the 80s where he put out the two songs that you've reacted to..he is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... You need to listen to: Spencer Davis Group, I'm a Man or Gimme Some Lovin when he was 17. ,, or Blind Faith's Cn't Find My Way Home, or Traffics's Freedom Rider...When Eric Clapton heard him in a UK bar performance he was blown away by a pimply teen who sounded like Ray Charles (because he was trying to emulate his hero Ray Charles) and said I've got to be in a band with him- that lead to Blind Faith.. He can play keyboards, guitar and sing and is considered one of the biggest talents in Rock History
The chorus of this song was sampled by DJ Eric Prydz for his 2004 dance track, "Call on me" which is where I first heard it. Its a fun dance club remix which never failed to get my body movin!
My favorite Steve Winwood song by far, thanks for reacting to it! Lyrics here are awesome: Now she can't be that warm With the wind in her arms and So cool, she was just like Jazz on a summer's day Music, high and sweet Then she just flew away Good stuff!
I think you guys will love hearing "Dear Mr. Fantasy" from the 1967 debut album of Steve Winwood's band Traffic! Excellent head music with a cool vibe! 😎 You recently reacted to "Can't Find My Way Home" by another of Steve's great former bands, Blind Faith. Another great track you should hit is "Gimme Some Lovin'" by The Spencer Davis Group (yet another of Steve's successful former bands).
Steve re-did it again and The 1987 version was more retro with an awesome beat sound since they added drums in this version of the 80's... The music video was more brighter with sweet colors of the background to look like a drawing come to life and it was so cool... Check it out and see which one sounded better...
I personally LOVE this tune. But... this is exactly what makes music the magical thing it is. What appeals to one, may not appeal to another. Thanks for your honesty, and that... is why I'm a subscriber!
Steve Winwood was one of the top blue-eyed soul singers of the 80s right up there with Hall & Oats, George Michael, Mike McDonald, Michael Bolton to name a few. Definitely echo those who recommend “Roll with It” for his next single. My favorite all-time son by him is, “Gimme Some Lovin' ” which he sang with the Spencer Davis Group. A band he joined when he was 14 and the song he sang when he was 16! 😳 Definitely need to check it out.
Steve Winwood is a force of nature going back to 1964. A Songwriter Singer, KeyboardsPlayer Guitarist. He has played in The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. He has played with the likes of Eric Clapton (a lot) Howling Wolf, lots of other Top Artists because he is one himself!
Every band he was in , every time he sang a song every time he played an instrument it was a hit...The man is a musical genius.. legendary!!!!!
When was the last great blues song you heard? “Tobacco Road” by Edgar and his brother Johnny. Johnny is one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time, I know Jay will love him! Edgar’s instrumentals and vocals are jaw unbelievable! Every other reactor I see doing their live version is left speechless, so will y’all
My favorite was blind Faith with Eric, ginger and rick... even though only made one album.
Yep! Just like that 👍😉
He played keyboards on Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Ladyland. Unreal
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! He's one of the most underappreciated and also the most successful as far as all the different bands he was in with hits.
Jay & Amber, You'll love his "Roll With It", "The Finer Things", "While You See A Chance" and many more. Great voice, keys and guitar from this man!!! Before going solo he was in The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith!
Yup... I have Spencer Davis and Blind Faith CDs; Winwood IS A LEGEND!
Not to mention “arc of a diver, “dear mr fantasy , “can’t find my way home” they’ve barely scratched the surface of me winwood,
All better than Valerie....
"Higher Love," "Freedom Overspill," "Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?"
Gimme Some Lovin' by The Spencer Davis Group, awesome! React to that please.
This song was written about the great singer Valerie Carter. She sang back up and recorded for a number of artists including James Taylor. I see James Taylor every time he performs in my general area (which is almost every year) Valerie was almost always there singing back up. Then one year, Valerie was not at the show. And I don't remember her ever being back again. It turns out that Valerie had a problem with addiction. There was a video of Valerie getting released from her obligation to the court for some sort of drug issue - or something like that. James Taylor came to the hearing and sang You've Got a Friend to Valerie in the courtroom. I'll never forget it. RIP beautiful Valerie
Thanks for being honest, guys. I love this song!
“Higher Love” is a tough act to follow.
“Roll With It” next for sure!
😊❤️
Two more great ones are "Freedom Overspill" and "Back in the High Life"
Yep. I actually emailed Jay & Amber recently to request Steve Winwood - but I suggested that they start with Roll with It. Valerie was a hit but I don't care for it as much.
I think he was showing he was still just the same boy he used to be, he didn't go all glamor and glitz like most!
@@vbellagrl Valerie was released on his first effort. Roll With It was released after the monster album "Higher Life." People flocked to Roll With It that I wouldn't have anticipated in 1982.
I love their honesty too. 👍
The Steve Winwood you would REALLY like is "Roll With It"! So much different than his other 80s mainstream hits.
Yep, Roll with it will make you get up and dance
Took the words right out of my mouth! Got to hear Roll with it! Probably in the top 5 of his best ever........maybe THE BEST song of his ever. Winwood is a musical genius. A great song writer. Very underappreciated in the world of Rock n' Roll. He's been rockin" since the 60's
Yep, I suggested that one to them as well.
I always think of the Weird Al spoof when I hear Roll With It. Makes me hungry for a baked potato with it. 😉
"Roll With It" is Winwood connecting to the music he loved when he was younger. To go from a 60s musician to a solo artist having hits in the 80s is pretty astounding in its difficulty. Other 80s artists could not have done "roll with it." Winwood could because that music is in his back pocket and he can easily execute it because he's not just a singer but a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.
Ya'll should totally check out his later reissue of this song from 1987, punches up the bass and feel of it. Makes it more 80's feeling and is probably the definitive version.
I second that.
Yes! That ‘87 version is the better, more popular version!
I wished they’d started with that one.
@@Justyna_N agreed. This version sounds so ‘unfinished’ in comparison.
What people forget or didn't know is that Winwood was playing keyboards on stage when Prince stole the show with his solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
I had a "Valerie" in my life. I still miss her. The memories with this song is powerful
I had a Mallory in mine.. so I just pretended he was singing "MALLORYEEEEE" 😆
“while You See A Chance,” “Finer Things,” “Wake Me Up On Judgement Day,” “Freedom Overspill” and “Roll With It.” You can never lose with Stevie Winwood!
+1 for "Finer Things"!
+1 for "Freedom Overspill"
Yes
+10 for "While You See A Chance"
+1 more for Freedom Overspill
“Gimmie Gimmie some lovin” by the Spencer Davis group is a classic with Winwood on vocals.
It's a rock n roll classic. You probably have heard it. If not, you should because its a true, true 60s rock classic. And Winwood was a teenager in that band when he wrote, played and sang that song.
Before going solo, Steve Winwood joined the Spencer Davis Group when he was just 15. Check out their song Gimme Some Lovin’.
I remember The Blues Brothers doing that song in the country bar before they got turned off. :)
But please do the US version with the backing vocals. It makes such a difference.
BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE AGAIN is beautiful and one of my all time favorite songs. I have never heard of this version of Valerie , I am glad other people commented about this being an 82 version.
Steve Winwood played all of the instruments in this song. He also helped with the mixing of the song in the studio. Steve Winwood was in the "Spencer Davis Group" when he was sixteen and sounded like Ray Charles. He was also in the bands ""Traffic and"" Blind Faith". A very talented man!!!
He’s one of my favorite artists. So talented playing organ, piano, guitar and his musical history is outstanding. I believe he is very underrated and love all his music from Spencer Davis, Traffic and Blind Faith.
Technically, you've done him twice before this... you did "Higher Love", but you also did "Can't Find My Way Home" by Blind Faith, of which he was a member. He was also in The Spencer Davis Group, and Traffic. Some of Steve's other great solo hits include "Roll With It", "Back in the High LIfe Again", and "The Finer Things". My personal favorite of his (after "Valerie") is "Freedom Overspill". It's a very underrated song, but a true banger! Also - I think this is the 1982 original version of the song. A remix was done in 1987, and THAT version hit the Billboard Top 10. It had more drums, and several other instruments as well. It was richer, fuller, and I think you'd love that version more than this one.
"Back in the High Life," and "The Finer Things" truly go together. As a pair, almost can't describe how powerful, moving, Real & Inspiring they are.
His voice is stunning and he's been singing in famous groups since he was 14 years old! He started as Stevie Windwood with the Spencer Davis Group, but he's been with Traffic, Blind Faith, and when Cream split he was in a band with Eric Clapton and another with Ginger Baker! He plays a ton of instruments and is a songwriter as well. His Arc of the Diver album came out around when I started high school, and the song While You See A Chance blew me away. He's an amazing talent. Once again, you raided my record collection and knocked it out of the park! Love you guys! {{{hugs}}}
He played keyboards in Jimi Hendrix's record, Electric ladyland
It's so funny you point out that the song needs a little "more" to it... He re-released it years later with a little more 80's production and additional instruments which is the one that I remember more. This one specifically reminds me of the time I had chicken pox and this version was on the radio a lot. The 80's one came out later, and I remember thinking "Oh, this is different!"
Try and remember guys this was a different time, keyboards were huge in the 80's. Growing up in the 80's as a young teenager this brings many happy memories, this song was HUGE
The best Steve Winwood music is for me from his band Traffic. Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is a great example 🔥
Agree, one of my favorites.
They should listen to that whole album whether they react to it all or not. Every song on it is great.
ROLL WITH IT! You should do that one! 🔥Valerie is good but you have to hear Roll with it. More like Higher Love
Hey guys- love this song by Steve Winwood, however he did this song twice. The reaction you guys did is from 1982. He re-did the song in 1987 and it has everything you guys said it was missing for you. Not likely you’ll do a reaction to the same song, but do yourselves a favor… take a moment out of your busy day and listen to the 87 version. I think your opinion will change.
Love you guys!
Exactly, it literally has exactly what they said it was missing.
Yep - this is the duller version.
I thought this sounded different than what I remembered.
Yep lol
Yes agreed. Check out the '87 version
His song "Roll With It" is really good, and so is the video. It gives a "hole in the wall" type of blues/jazz club vibe. I love it!
Wife here...,Loooove Steve Winwood.., Such a crowdpleaser of my Generation!!..As mentioned below soooo many great hits..My personal favorite.., is an older song where he sings lead called "Dear Mr.Fantasy "!!!...Quite a different vibe from his 80's hits!!
Steve. Winwood is a legend , what an amazing song thanks is for the great reaction. I call him my Stevie LOL , I have a friend who knows him and used to call his daughter his girlfriend when he was little .His father jammed with him and their families are good friends. Good vibes love and smiles ❤️😊
Stevie Winwood singing
"I'm A Man" as a teenager with The Spencer Davis Group will blow you away
It always makes me happy to see you come back to one of my musical heroes in Steve Winwood. This is from his third solo album, 1982's Talking Back to the Night. You mention him playing the keyboards - on this album, he played EVERYTHING, something he has done many times in his career. If you listen to the 1987 remix he did of the song, you'll find the tweaked drums, guitar and bass you feel is missing, but his golden voice is always there.
The title song would’ve been a good choice too.
Steve is an underrated guitarist, pianist, songwriter & singer. So multi talanted. I like his newer solo tunes but Spencer Davis Group "Gimme some lovin" , Blind Faith (with Eric Clapton) "can't find my way home" "presence of the Lord" my fav, & many other great tunes. Then came Traffic, They were awesome. My fav is "Low spark of high heeled boys" & "dear mr fantasy". You both bring joy, thank you! 😄
Love, love, love Winwood's vocals and songs.
Another great one from Steve Winwood!!! But you need to listen to ……
ROLL WITH IT! Baby ❤
Don’t dismiss him-go get this next song, guys
It just brings back a lot of memories as a young 21 year old man. Miss those 1980s. Best time of my life. Good song.
Steve Winwood is a legend..totally awesome singer musician composer.
Every song this man sang was beautifully done! So talented!
Steve Winwood also sang with a group called traffic, one of my favorite songs is LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEELED BOYS
Song is about a singer who backed up numbers of bands. Jackson Browne wrote That Girl Could Sing about the same woman. She was heavy into drugs and we lost her! 😢❤
Eric Prydz brought this song back by heavily sampling it in his song "Call on Me." Winwood was so impressed with Eric's work, he re-recorded the chorus line to fit the song better.
THIS
Fun Fact: Thomas Bangalter (from Daft Punk) actually put that together first before Prydz used it himself.
Not many artists that have had hits with THREE different groups and as a SOLO act!
Steve Winwood has been in the music industry for so so long! He was once called “Little Stevie Winwood”. Much respect to a great and beloved musician 💕💕‼️‼️
No disrespect but there was never a "little Stevie Winwood"....there was however a "Little Stevie Wonder" of Motown fame.....
@@kerryhart8403 When he was younger he was referred to “Little Stevie Winwood”, I believe in the Spencer Davis Group Era!
@@lantose if you're a Brit you may know better than me as you would have more potential for historical recollections, but here in the states I never ever heard him referred to as "Little Stevie Winwood".....sorry....
@@kerryhart8403 I’m from Oklahoma! I listened to him back in high school in the early 70’s but I think I read about it in an article regarding his production of the album Arc of the Diver in the early 80’s, and if I remember correctly, he played every instrument on all the songs (there may be an exception, but it’s been a long time) but it discussed his beginnings when he was a teenager. There is probably something about it on the internet?
I love the honest reaction guys. We all know you are for real when you do that and not just keeping us happy. My favourite song from Steve Winwood is While you See A Chance. It was a huge hit for him back in 1980.
They definitely need to hear that one
Oh, one of my favorites! 🎊 🎉❤ This and When You See A Chance Take It.
This is the original version of "Valerie". Check out the 1988 re-recording of his collection called "Chronicles." Has more punch like "°Feeedom Overspill". Also, check out "°The Finer Things" and "Back In The High Life" w/backing vocals by James Taylor.
Hey Guys! a lot of likes on Chris Smith's comment and I totally agree it was like night and day when I heard it. The 1987 re-do like brought the song to life, the predominant drums, the quality of sound, and a more romantic fire! Hope we get THAT reaction 💗
On a tangent, he was brilliant when he was much younger in a band called TRAFFIC. My favorite song by them was called Dear Mr. Fantasy.
Groovy 70s band
This was intended to be a big radio hit in the 80's. It's not a bad thing that it doesn't connect to you 40 years later because it followed a formula. It's a good thing that you want more from a song than a formula!
He fronted a band, Traffic, in the 60's when he was only 18 or 19. They're more of a vibe...some good songs...can start with " Dear Mr Fantasy"
From four years before "Higher Love", this is probably Steve's greatest period with the "Talking Back To The Night" and "Arc Of A Diver" albums.
Sounds they wouldn't be rocky enough for you two - but they were still brilliant.
Just a magical singer and songwriter.
I absolutely love this song! I am singing with all ❤! Brings back good time memories for me.
My favourite song and version by Steve Winwood. No worries. I appreciate your honesty. Not everyone reacts the same to every song. Keep up the great work. I look forward to seeing you both each and every day!
Steve Winwood is one of those humble prodigies, a true music genius.
I hope to one day meet him and thank him, he lives close!
Guys! Y'all need to react to Loreena Mckennitt mummers dance. Swear you have heard nothing like this Ever! It's Celtic singer with an amazing voice and the melody of the song will transport you to another realm in time. It's definitely out there but the few people who have heard of this artist and song will tell you it's a hidden gem. There are some reaction videos already out there on it so although it's such a different genre people know of it. Would love to see you react to it.
Absolutely love this song!
Spencer Davis Group (at 17 years old!),Traffic,Blind Faith (with Clapton and Ginger Baker),his solo career...one of the most prolific careers in popular music history. Oh,and on his solo albums,more often than not he played ALL the instruments.
Traffic, one of my top 10 bands. Low Spark of High Heeled Boys!
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Was just listening to the brilliant John Barleycorn Must Die album the other day.
Stevie was 14!!!! when he joined them.
You guys search for him singing the classic “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out” when he’s a teenager. It will blow your minds
I saw Steve Winwood when he played the New York pier. It was late 80's. Great concert...
Chaka Chan was the back-up singer! His first band was Spencer Davis Group: “Gimmie some lovin” is a strong R&B. Also "I'm a Man" is strong on keyboards and has a Steppenwolf vib.
You need to get the 1987 version, which went to #6 in the nation.
Story has it that a DJ remixed it on his own. Knew this could be better
It got back to Winwood, and he re-released the remixed single.
This is a rough draft of what this song was supposed to be.
This version of Valerie was the original from 1982!! You're absolutely right about this sounding a little bit muted. This song was actually revamped and re-released in 1987!! THAT song became a top 10 hit for him. You'll understand what I mean once you listen to that version!!
This is my favorite Steve Winwood song. Brings back so many memories.
You guys played the original version which I believe was released in 1982. It was remixed a few years later, with additional drums put in, and it became a massive hit in the states!
His song "While You See A Chance" has great keyboard sequence.
He plays EVERY instrument!
The 1987 version of this song is exactly what you are looking for. Go check it out. You'll love it much more. It's full of energy ❤️
And Call on Me by Eric Prydz
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The original is so much more full of life, just like the OG Talking back to the night
This song has been haunting me for the past couple of days. I haven't heard it in years, and this week: a bunch of times. So weird. (BTW, when I saw Steve Winwood on tour, the boy I went with sang this song the entire drive to the concert.)
steve winwood - valerie - live royal albert hall london 1988. i believe is the definitive version
Steve Winwood was lead singer of the great 60’s group The Spencer Davis Group. Talk about soulful. This band is a definite must. I’m a Man, Gimme Some Lovin’ and Keep on Running are bangers. Guarantee you’ll love this group.
It does grow on you if you listen to it more---It flows and is easy to listen to. No distractions. The chorus does carry the song for sure.
This is one of his 80s solo pop hits. His career started back in the 63 as a teenager with the Spencer Davis Group. Songs such as Gimme some Lovin has a R&B sound. Songs from his band Traffic such as Dear Mr Fantasy and The Low Spark of the High Heeled Boys has more of a Psychedelic sound and 80s Arc of a Diver more pop. Long eclectic career. His vocals are very distinctive.
Definitely need to check out his Traffic years - start with The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
Steve was in a lot of groups. Started with Spencer Davis, then the supergroup Blind Faith, then Traffic, and then solo.
Jay you gotta remember he is playing every instrument. He has so many hits! Love Steve Winwood. Do more please. Side bar, the Monkeys have a song tilted Valerie. Thanks again.
This guy is a towering musician. Watch him duel with Eric Clapton in Dear Mr Fantasy live. He is a genius great on guitar as well as keyboards
Truer words have never been spoken... "It's a song." ☺
That gave me a chuckle when I heard Amber say that. Love you guys! ❤
When Winwood was in the group, Traffic, they recorded one of the best albums of all time. It was "John Barleycorn Must Die". Rock,jazz, ballads, handclaps and bluesy saxophone. Y'all's names are all over it. Check it out!
I absolutely love that album.
@Richard Steiner , I forget about it sometimes. Then I remember it, and it's all I listen to for weeks...like now. 🥰
Boy does this song take me back! As others have said though, "Roll With It" is one you'll definitely want to hear.
already cranking out hits by age 17...a great vocalist and keyboard player....as well as underrated guitarist....that voice though...that voice alone is worth it
Roll With It is my favorite Steve Winwood song, and I think it just might be yours to. It's got all of the elements you like. It'll have you dancing in those chairs for sure.
Steve Winwood was also in the super group Blind Faith as keyboardist and vocalist, which also included Eric Clapton on guitar, Ginger Baker on drums and Rick Grech on bass. This was after Cream disbanded. Their first album, in my opinion was the best with songs like Had to Cry Today, Presence Of The Lord and Can’t Find MY Way Home. Steve Winwood is a great keyboardist and guitarist as well as a top shelf vocalist.
Wow, too bad You didn’t hear what I heard the first time I heard this song. That crying out in passion for his Valerie is what made this song one of my favs. I didn’t know the backstory until recently when Valerie Carter passed away during the COVID lockdowns. Valerie was an amazing back up singer during the 70’ & 80’s & was highly sought after by the most popular & talented musicians of the day. You can see her & her beauty in James Taylor’s ‘Live at the Beacon Theater’ concert. She’s the cute blonde in the short black dress with the infectious smile. Her life was a little tortured & she had her struggles as many do in that business & people like James Taylor were there to help her out of it. Valerie had such an impact on singer songwriters that in the business she was called on a lot & 2 major artist’s wrote & sang a song about her. One of course was ‘Valerie’ by Steve Winwood who was taken by her beauty & talent but then like the wind she was gone out of his life as he cries out ‘call on me, Valerie, come and see….me. I’m the same boy I used to be.’ The other artist who wrote & sang about Valerie was Jackson Browne who wrote the hit ‘That Girl could Sing’ in 1980. Rest In Peace & may God richly gracefully love Valerie Carter.
Always great to see honest reactions. For people my age, this is pure nostalgia. Something to remember, when songs like this came around, this type of thing was a brand new sound. Listening to it with current day ears, it won't have that same impact. There were certain sounds of the 70s that was everywhere, then the sound of the synth and keyboards was discovered, and it was like nothing that we had ever heard before. That sound alone sustained this type of music for a long time, then like anything it became overused and music moved on. By today's standards, it is simplistic, but it definitely had it's time and place. Love you guys, until next time.
While You See A Chance, Back In The Highlife, Finer Things, Roll With It, Higher Love all great Winwood songs.
My favourite of his is "While you see a chance" Fabulous record. Iconic.
Stevie Winwood was really bigtime all over the radio airwaves for a space in time. Had several mega-hits. Loved him back then. Still love his music till this day. Thanks, guys, for the nice little memory of days long gone. Peace. Later.
Back in the high life again is another SW song worth checking out...Great tune
Steve Winwood was a music prodigy like Michael Jackson- at age 17 he was putting out #1 hits in the MID-60s, at age 13 he was in the backup band for Ray Charles when he toured England, he was in the group Spencer Davis Group in the mid-60s and actually knocked the Beatles out of #1 in the UK charts in January 1967, he was then in Blind Faith with Eric Clapton for 1 album, he formed his oen group Traffic that had multiple classic records in the 70s and THEN finally went solo in the 80s where he put out the two songs that you've reacted to..he is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... You need to listen to: Spencer Davis Group, I'm a Man or Gimme Some Lovin when he was 17. ,, or Blind Faith's Cn't Find My Way Home, or Traffics's Freedom Rider...When Eric Clapton heard him in a UK bar performance he was blown away by a pimply teen who sounded like Ray Charles (because he was trying to emulate his hero Ray Charles) and said I've got to be in a band with him- that lead to Blind Faith.. He can play keyboards, guitar and sing and is considered one of the biggest talents in Rock History
The chorus of this song was sampled by DJ Eric Prydz for his 2004 dance track, "Call on me" which is where I first heard it. Its a fun dance club remix which never failed to get my body movin!
Steve Winwood "While You See A Chance" & "Arc Of A Diver"...Nuff Said.
I heard this song was about one of his first loves. The line "Come and see me. I'm the same boy I used to be"... Always thought that was sweet.
ROLL WITH IT! You WILL be dancing!
Stevie Winwood has been in quite a few bands dating right back to the 60s. A long and successful career. 🎶❤
My favorite Steve Winwood song by far, thanks for reacting to it! Lyrics here are awesome:
Now she can't be that warm
With the wind in her arms
and
So cool, she was just like
Jazz on a summer's day
Music, high and sweet
Then she just flew away
Good stuff!
Finer Thing is my favorite Steve Winwood tune….Roll with it is great as well.
"Roll with it" is an absolute must
I think you guys will love hearing "Dear Mr. Fantasy" from the 1967 debut album of Steve Winwood's band Traffic! Excellent head music with a cool vibe! 😎 You recently reacted to "Can't Find My Way Home" by another of Steve's great former bands, Blind Faith. Another great track you should hit is "Gimme Some Lovin'" by The Spencer Davis Group (yet another of Steve's successful former bands).
Y’all will love “Roll With It.” Guaranteed.
If you liked Steve
Then you will love his song
While You See A Chance
Man has been playing and singing since the 60’s as a teen. Incredible talent
Steve re-did it again and The 1987 version was more retro with an awesome beat sound since they added drums in this version of the 80's... The music video was more brighter with sweet colors of the background to look like a drawing come to life and it was so cool... Check it out and see which one sounded better...
Help Me Angel is my favorite Steve Winwood song, Love his style !
It fits 1982 perfectly.
I personally LOVE this tune. But... this is exactly what makes music the magical thing it is. What appeals to one, may not appeal to another. Thanks for your honesty, and that... is why I'm a subscriber!
One word to describe this man....LEGENDARY! "Back In The High Life Again' another one of my favorites.
Hi Amber, you'll must try " And I go" by Steve Winwood. Very nice.
Steve Winwood was one of the top blue-eyed soul singers of the 80s right up there with Hall & Oats, George Michael, Mike McDonald, Michael Bolton to name a few. Definitely echo those who recommend “Roll with It” for his next single. My favorite all-time son by him is, “Gimme Some Lovin' ” which he sang with the Spencer Davis Group. A band he joined when he was 14 and the song he sang when he was 16! 😳 Definitely need to check it out.
Steve Winwood is a force of nature going back to 1964. A Songwriter Singer, KeyboardsPlayer Guitarist. He has played in The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. He has played with the likes of Eric Clapton (a lot) Howling Wolf, lots of other Top Artists because he is one himself!